"We are very proud of all three of our principals, who work hard with our teachers, parents and community to put students first," said Steven McCray, New Deal ISD superintendent.

The principals of New Deal’s high school, middle school and elementary school have been selected as the Region 17 Education Service Center principals of the year.

The Texas Association of Secondary School Principals selected Jerry Adams as high school principal of the year and Matt Reed as middle school principal of the year for the region.

The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association picked Kristi Mayo as the Region 17 elementary principal of the year.

“We are very proud of all three of our principals, who work hard with our teachers, parents and community to put students first,” said Steven McCray, New Deal ISD superintendent.

Adams said he knows of instances where the high school and middle school principals were both honored regionally the same year, but he was not aware of a school district having a regional sweep at all three campus levels in one year.

“It was a thrill. We were very excited for each other, for all of our campuses and for the district,” he said.

Texas is divided into 20 regional centers.

Adams was one of three finalists for state high school principal of the year, but the winner was Merl Brandon, principal of Miles High School, near San Angelo.

Reed said his principal of the year honor is a reflection of the students and teachers at New Deal Middle School.

“Without the support of the community, school board, administration and teachers, this honor would not be possible,” he said.

Mayo also shared the praise for her success with others. The teachers, students and parents at New Deal Elementary work together to foster a successful environment, she said.

“I am thankful to work with the community and school board, who provide such great support for our school,” she said.